Darwin and the phyolgenetic tree. Common strategies of life. Early evolution. Timeline of evolution. Chemical evolution: building blocks. Places for the origin of life. Hydrothermal chemistry. No Seminar.

Introduction to the modelling of reaction networks, starting from simple examples to more complex models. Simulations will be programmed in Matlab, with the possibility to program examples yourself with your notebook.Seminar: Optogenetics in Flies (Anderson) : Arrubarrena + Herraiz

9.12. Modeling of Reaction-Diffusion Systems (+Comsol introduction)

Introduction to the finite element modelling of reaction-diffusion systems with examples from Embryogenesis and reaction oscillation systems. Simulations will be programmed in Comsol, with the possibility for hands on programming on your notebook.Seminar:Repressilator:Oscillator in E-Coli (Leibler) : Niederauer + DietrichFitness Landscapes (Tans): Teves + Wissenberg